downtown san jose. streets have been block. off in the area. while there are serious runners, most of people out are families who just wanted to have fun, and be healthy. i don't feel as guilty if i eat more, so it's a good way to start the day. the rest of the day is eating. >> runners were encouraged to bring canned goods to donate. funds raised will go to three local charities. organizers anticipate they will raise $1.2 million, there was a costume contest held earlier this morning, where people dressed up, some of them in thanksgiving themed costumes, others in just whatever they dreamed up. and back out live, you can steve people are still taking off on this 5k run, and back at the finish run, at the starting line actually, there are a new batch of runners and walkers waiting to take off. there's also coming up later on in the morning, about 10:00, there's a group of about 60 elite women and men, professional runners. some flew from all around the country just to participate in this race. so a fun